Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 15, 2019

When the time came to get my story out, I hit speed-dial to get one of these journalists on the phone and gave them the pitch. Don’t just keep pitching the same journalists at the same publications over and over again without knowing the true impact of those placements. I got a “hit” in a recognized news outlet and my job was done.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But as we mentioned, journalists receive numerous pitches every day. Address Potential Concerns If a journalist expressed reservations or concerns in response to your initial pitch, always address them in your follow-up. So leverage this as immediate evidence that backs up your narrative and makes your pitch more enticing.

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Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

These shifts include everything from the implications of brand journalism on the PR function to the dwindling number of journalists filling established newsrooms. It’s a great listening tool to ensure your pitches are targeted.” 1– Technological Curiosity. 3–Visual Storytelling.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what happened next: The media boosted coverage, mostly around ChatGPT itself but also how the technology works, the risks, the influx of VC funding and more. Reporters were inundated with pitches offering AI experts and “news” and became more selective in what they wrote — and who they wrote about.

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Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. “Never assume you have all the answers” – Nick Gourevitch.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 23, 2021

From giving up on a nursing degree to stepping away from journalism, I have taken a lot of detours in my life. I was often approached and received pitches, emails, press releases from public relations professionals, so it seemed natural to make the leap to PR since my experience as a recovering journalist gives me the leverage to succeed.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Automakers and their partners in the aftermarket are improving on battery technology seemingly every day and range anxiety for most EV drivers isn’t nearly what it used to be. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the medium for storytelling and trying to take the most advantage of the tools at my disposal. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 12, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. With this in mind, Alessandra Tinio, an account director in our Hong Kong office, summarized a panel she attended that featured three tech journalists: Lulu Yilun Chen: Senior reporter with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, covering technology.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Instead, it’s continuously evolving as we adapt to new online platforms, changes in the media landscape, and new technologies. The primary goal of a press release— to gain public attention — hasn’t changed much, but our methods and formats have advanced in recent years with emerging and new technologies. No ‘spray-and-pray’ allowed !

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The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Through these experiences, I’ve learned how journalism and public relations work together to apply the storytelling techniques needed to share a compelling story. During a storytelling workshop with CEO Lou Hoffman, we learned about the different storytelling techniques and how to apply them to technology PR.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom. Relentless focus on the customer .

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Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

From major technology companies and massive health systems to small liberal arts colleges and even startups, the newsroom is the website’s hub for communication, but it can be so much more. Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Over time, I took on leadership roles with larger companies that combined my knowledge of storytelling with software product geekery — most recently as the global head of product marketing for Oracle’s Marketing Cloud business. I hopped the proverbial fence from journalist to vendor to work in marketing.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Today, she currently serves as ARPR’s HealthIT Practice Group Director, overseeing the management and strategy of her agency’s robust – and growing – healthcare technology client roster. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2016

Public relations today is largely about storytelling. It helps to gain a fair hearing for your pitch, and even a negative response can offer insight on how to make a weak pitch better. Check out Michelle’s post about the transition between journalism and PR if you don’t believe me. PR is all about spin.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2021

It was in my second year of studying multimedia journalism and I had returned home from university campus following all my classes being moved online. There are many similarities between PR and journalism, such as the need for communication and writing skills. By Reanna Griffith, Intern.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? Instead, they pitched me on a position they had open. I’m a big film buff; and talk about a good storyteller.

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Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. Brands who understand these two sides of the same storytelling coin are going to prosper. Brand journalism is the key to a killer digital newsroom.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I thought to myself: “Everything we do is storytelling!” If you can pack your pitch into 140 characters, do it.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

that prefers pitches via e-mail with phone call followup afterward. Is it really so difficult to imagine a bot that would generate pitch ideas for specific journalists? The good news for comms pros: It will be a blend of both technology and human insight. Siri, find me the top food and wine reporters. in the mid-Western U.S.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 29, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. It gave folks the opportunity to hear from two of Business Insider’s tech reporters, Jillian D’Onfro and Matt Weinberger as well as Technology Section Editor and San Francisco Bureau Chief Matt Rosoff. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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Flatiron Communications

JULY 5, 2022

My role was to keep the startup founders’ strict two-minute elevator pitches flowing — for three hours — which worked out to roughly 17 presentations/hour, including interstitials! I gravitated to the Centre Stage, but checked out the PandaConf (ad/marketing), and FourthEstate (media/journalism) stages. Sharma, Pace, and Isikoff (l.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

My background in journalism, public relations, communications and advocacy has been a great fit for this work. But one thing that ties into so many of my upcoming projects is storytelling. From media pitching to working on white papers to planning and executing events, you have the ability to work on so many different projects.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch.

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Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

Technology is so advanced that reporters can shoot and edit a short 90-second video in 15 or 30 minutes,” he says. Whether it’s video, photos or interactive graphics, more visual storytelling can give people deeper insights into a subject. Send More Multimedia in PR Pitches.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re into the technology marketing scene, chances are you do too – because he’s everywhere. Early on, I worked at a printing technology company where we had a big poster on the wall that said, “Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one.” ” Now, anyone can “own a press” in the digital sense.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

We’re incredibly grateful to work with publisher partners, influencers, bloggers, and craftspeople who have come up on Instagram and YouTube, have built audiences around their love of science and technology, a curiosity about physics, and a love of physical spaces. Storytelling vs. Brand Newsrooms. How are you looking at the data?

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post A Peek Behind the BuzzFeed Curtain appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. BuzzFeed has cracked the code on how to attract an audience.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Founder of Crenshaw Communications, Dorothy handles clients in CE and digital technology, retail, consumer products, and health promotion. Put on your storytelling cap and head over to my website to choose your questions! Please say hello to Dorothy Crenshaw – the first one brave enough to take up our new PR Pro Challenge !

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Now imagine what that number would be if it were not for the 600+ million devices that are equipped with ad-blocking technology. According to Search Engine Journal, SEO leads have a 14.6 Those traditional “PR tactics”, you know pitching influencers and distributing content to the media, have gained significant steam.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. Audiences know the difference.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Blair is CEO of Win Without Pitching, a sales training and coaching program for creative professionals, and has spent 25 years in advertising and design. He also wrote The Win Without Pitching Manifesto and Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour. Overview: Can we trust our memory? Can we actually multitask?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. “Content marketing will revolve more around individuals and storytelling components. Note: Mr. Martin is the co-founder and COO of OnePitch, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

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